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as in to contend
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together
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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate
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as in to confirm
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building
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Recent Examples of argue
Advocates for Syed argued that the evidence used to convict him was unreliable and that police ignored leads pointing to other potential suspects.
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Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Sports is an example of the company’s effort to reckon with a changing landscape, the letter argued.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
There was arguing between Sai and Steph about air signs, and chewing gum, and how long someone should be allowed to spend looking at the stars.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for argue
Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Sports is an example of the company’s effort to reckon with a changing landscape, the letter argued.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
There was arguing between Sai and Steph about air signs, and chewing gum, and how long someone should be allowed to spend looking at the stars.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for argue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argue
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The town also contends the aquifer nearby could be in jeopardy if a battery fire releases chemicals.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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In place of lockdowns, the statement contended, the nation could simply let infections spread among most of the population while the old and infirm remained in relative isolation.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Without politics to bicker over or political visions to debate, the candidates mostly pitched themselves and their personal connections to the community.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Meeting in Munich This combination of carping about America, bickering with each other, and grandstanding for the cameras has typified European responses to the Russian invasion of Feb. 24, 2022, and the three years of war that followed.—
Dominic Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jodi Hildebrandt convinced Ruby and Kevin that Satan was out to get her.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rickey convinces Glenn, who is about to start a family with his wife Rosie, to join him on the journey.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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President Bill Clinton, seen here in 1995, discusses his Reinventing Government initiative, which cut more than 400,000 jobs over seven years.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a recent interview with The Art Newspaper, Cave discussed his fondness for the figures, and his ‘The Devil — A Life’ series, which is currently on display at Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Billboard confirmed this and has reached out to Gaga’s representatives for further comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Mar. 2025
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The White House confirmed that Trump's letter to Iran's leaders is seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal.—
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8 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, the judge reasoned that Motorsport had no duty to update Innovate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, reasoning that Amtrak was a government actor because it was created by special law, served important governmental objectives, and its board members were appointed by the government.—
Suzanne Eckes,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Environmental advocates are fighting an energy bill that Democratic leaders say will lower utility bills and further Maryland’s clean energy initiative.—
Rachel McCrea,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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If the Cold War’s central ideological struggle of communism versus capitalism was between states, this new ideological struggle of illiberal nationalism versus liberal internationalism is being fought primarily within states.—
Michael McFaul,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Mexican residents targeted In 1915, James Rawlings, secretary-manager of the Fort Worth Relief Association, persuaded U.S. immigration agents to investigate Mexican people living in Dallas Alley.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Argue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argue. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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